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Bremen to Gelsenkirchen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Bremen and Gelsenkirchen takes 2h 3m and the fastest train takes 1h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Bremen to Gelsenkirchen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 3m
Duration
243 km
Distance
€45
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Bremen to Gelsenkirchen train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Bremen and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bremen is at 11:44 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 2:06 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    train train 2h 3m • Direct
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    train train 1h 57m • Direct
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    train train 1h 57m • Direct
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    train train 1h 58m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    train train 1h 58m • Direct
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    train train 1h 58m • Direct
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    train train 2h 8m • Direct

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    train train 1h 58m • Direct
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    train train 2h 8m • Direct
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    train train 2h • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    train train 2h 22m • Direct

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    train train 1h 58m • Direct
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    train train 2h 8m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    train train 2h 22m • Direct

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    train train 2h 8m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    train train 2h 22m • Direct

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    train train 2h 8m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    train train 2h 22m • Direct

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    train train 1h 58m • Direct
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    train train 2h 8m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    train train 2h 22m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 243.4 km
  • Duration: 2h 3m

What companies run services between Bremen, Germany and Gelsenkirchen, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Bremen Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €45–90 and the journey takes 1h 56m. FlixTrain GmbH also services this route twice daily.

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